Murder Plots, Mega Bets & Moral Panic: AI’s Wild Week
Altman fields shocking claims, OpenAI chases billions, and the public still isn’t sold.
Tucker Carlson asks Sam Altman if an OpenAI employee was murdered ‘on your orders’
Richard Lawle/ The Verge
In an unusual twist, Tucker Carlson confronted Sam Altman with a wild conspiracy theory about an alleged employee murder. Altman quickly refuted the claim, describing it as "completely false."
Will Anthropic Pay Me Too Much Money For My Pirated Books?
Joel Stein/ New York Times
As Anthropic faces lawsuits over AI training data, one author wonders if they will end up getting compensated for pirated content. The legal murky area is likely to become pricey.
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Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster sue Perplexity for copying their definitions
Elissa Welle/ The Verge"
Britannica and Merriam-Webster are suing Perplexity, alleging that the AI startup copied their information wholesale. It's a battle over who controls information in the AI era.
The Billion-Dollar Stakes for OpenAI
New York Times
OpenAI's future is dependent on high-stakes transactions, legal battles, and a significant restructuring effort. Billions of dollars are at stake, as is the organization's objective.
‘It’s going to be a life skill’: educators discuss the impact of AI on university education
Sally Weale/ The Guardian
Professors believe AI is transforming higher education, from coursework to career preparation. They say that mastering it will become as important as writing or math.
How AI is Revolutionising Legal Practice
Abhay Aditya/ Towards AI
Law firms are using AI to prepare documents, assess evidence, and expedite casework. The legal sector is being transformed from the inside out.
UK workers wary of AI despite Starmer’s push to increase uptake, survey finds
Robert Booth/ The Guardian
A recent survey finds that UK workers remain apprehensive about AI, despite the government's push for wider implementation. Fear of job loss is limiting enthusiasm.